Ferrous fumarate vs Desferrioxamine mesilate
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Ferrous fumarate was dispensed 458,989.0× as often as Desferrioxamine mesilate in May 2026 — 458,989 items versus 1 in England.
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Ferrous fumarate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
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Desferrioxamine mesilate · May 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Ferrous fumarate versus Desferrioxamine mesilate: national items dispensed by month
▬ Ferrous fumarate · ╌ Desferrioxamine mesilate
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to May 2026
| Measure | Ferrous fumarate | Desferrioxamine mesilate |
|---|---|---|
| Items, May 2026 | 458,989 | 1 |
| Items, last 12 months | 5,504,780 | 13 |
| Net ingredient cost, May 2026 | £752,077 | £1,866 |
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